As a strategic partner, GF will work closely with Silicon Catalyst to recruit, evaluate and select early-stage start-ups to participate in the program. As a member of the IKP ecosystem, GF will provide access to PDKs, MPWs, Foundation IP and reference designs to accelerate time-to-market for approved early-stage companies on GF’s 22FDX®, Silicon Photonics and Gallium Nitride (GaN) platforms.
“Our long-standing partnership with GlobalFoundries has been instrumental in bringing our breakthrough optical I/O solution to market,” said Mark Wade, CEO and co-founder of Ayar Labs, a Silicon Catalyst alumnus. “Working with programs like Silicon Catalyst, combined with access to GlobalFoundries’ platforms, allows companies like Ayar Labs to focus on what we do best – pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure to address the growing scale and complexity of AI models.”
“GlobalFoundries’ market-leading differentiated chip technologies are built on innovation and collaboration,” said Gregg Bartlett, Chief Technology Officer at GF. “By partnering with Silicon Catalyst, we will work with early-stage startups, giving us first-hand insight into emerging innovations to push the boundaries of our differentiated technologies and deliver customized solutions that give these companies a competitive advantage when they go to market.”
“GlobalFoundries is committed to driving innovation and providing differentiated technology solutions to its customers. We are excited to have the company join the Silicon Catalyst ecosystem,” said Pete Rodriguez, CEO of Silicon Catalyst. “Our partnership provides a unique opportunity for startups to connect with GF and gain access to their differentiated, cost-effective solutions. This valuable collaboration promises to kick-start a new cycle of semiconductor innovation while helping new companies overcome the challenges of moving from idea to realization.”
Silicon Catalyst’s ecosystem includes over 350 semiconductor industry advisors, 14 strategic partners, seventy in-kind partners, an extensive investor network and strong connections to key national and international academic institutions. The collaboration gives GF access to a deep and comprehensive insight into the semiconductor industry.
Join the Silicon Catalyst team at the AI Hardware and Edge AI Summit September 9-12 in San Jose, California, where three CEOs from Silicon Catalyst’s portfolio companies will be speaking during the technical sessions. Attendees are invited to visit Silicon Catalyst’s booth in the AI Innovation exhibit area to learn more about the GF-Silicon Catalyst partnership and how it will enable semiconductor startups to develop foundational solutions that support transformative sectors such as AI, quantum computing, automotive and IoT.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leading performance in ubiquitous, high-growth markets. GF offers a unique blend of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse workforce and a manufacturing base that spans the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source for its global customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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Forward-looking information
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. GF undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect actual results, except as required by law.
About Silicon Catalyst
“It’s About What’s Next®”
Silicon Catalyst is the only incubator and accelerator focused on the global semiconductor industry, including chips, chiplets, materials, intellectual property and silicon manufacturing based on photonics, MEMS, sensors, life sciences and quantum. More than 1,200 start-ups worldwide have worked with Silicon Catalyst and the company has welcomed over 100 exciting companies. With a world-class network of mentors advising start-ups, Silicon Catalyst helps new semiconductor companies overcome the challenges of moving from idea to realization. The incubator + accelerator provides start-ups with access to design tools, silicon components, networks and a pathway to funding, banking and marketing expertise to successfully launch and grow their company’s novel technology solutions. Over the past nine years, the Silicon Catalyst model has proven to significantly accelerate a start-up’s development while reducing risk for investors.
Silicon Catalyst Angels was established in July 2019 as a standalone organization to provide access to seed and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst portfolio companies. SiliconCatalyst.UK, a subsidiary of Silicon Catalyst, was selected by the UK government to manage ChipStart UK, a UK government-funded early-stage semiconductor incubator.
In February this year, Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) was launched to fund early-stage start-ups accepted into the incubator’s two-year program. SCV has already made ten investments in Silicon Catalyst portfolio companies.
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Further links
👉 https://gf.com
👉 www.siliconcatalyst.com
👉 www.siliconcatalystangels.com
👉 www.siliconcatalyst.uk
👉 www.sicatalystvc.com
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